In Thursday's non-league contest, the Groesbeck Goats (Groesbeck, TX) volleyball squad edged the host Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Goats battle the Rosebud-Lott Cougars (Rosebud, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, August 25. Groesbeck will attempt to better on its 10-6 season record. The Cougars come into the contest with a 12-5 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Varsity Opponent (, ).

With the loss, Rusk drops to 9-10 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Grand Saline (Grand Saline, TX) to battle the Indians in a non-league contest on Thursday, August 24. The Indians come into the contest with a record of 2-11. Grand Saline won 3-2 in their recent non-league contest against Mineola (Mineola, TX)